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10 Reasons why you should NEVER visit Malaysia.

April 27, 2015 By Vaughan McShane 403 Comments

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[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]So you want to visit Malaysia?  Somehow the Southeast Asian country has popped up on your radar, or you’re just in the neighbourhood and think it’s worth a stamp in your passport do you?  Well thank goodness you found this article first, because i’m here to tell you 10 reasons why you should NEVER visit Malaysia. (Heading that way? Well you can always check for the best cheap private jet charters.)

But how can you trust my opinion?

Well, I’ve only spent the last 13 months living in this awful country and my wife and I have travelled all over it, going up and down desperately searching for places worthy of a photograph, or a story…We’re still living here in fact, barely scraping out a living, wallowing in the filth and not having fun at all. All for your sake.

Perhaps the best way to show you why you should NEVER visit Malaysia is to recruit my Instagram feed, but at the end of the day you’ll need to judge for yourself.

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1. Malaysia has the worst beaches. Ever.

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This beach is obviously not where you want to spend your vacation. Pulau Besar, Mersing.

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An unhappy scene, also Pulau Besar, Mersing.

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Disappointing shades of blue. Salang, Tioman Island.

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2. Malaysian people are lazy.

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A elderly man would rather play with boxes than work. Malacca.

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Providing fish for his family and teaching his younger children his trade…Supposedly. Endau, Johor.

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3. Malaysia has the WORST sunsets.

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I mean, these holidaymakers aren’t even taking sunset selfies. Tekek, Tioman Island.

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Where is the beauty? Rice paddies in Air Papan, Johor.

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Just an ordinary sunset from Salang, Tioman Island.

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4. And don’t get me started on the sunrise’s. 

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A sad and lonely girl in Juara, Tioman Island.

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At least the water is warm enough for morning swims. Teluk Cempendak Beach, Kuantan, Pahang.

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All alone on TC Beach, Kuantan from the Hyatt Regency.

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5. There is absolutely no culture / history in Malaysia.

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Morbid scenes from the oldest Chinese temple in Malacca.

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St Pauls in Malacca, built in 1521.

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Father and son at an Indian wedding ceremony.

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6. All the forests are gone. Only palm tree plantations remain.

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Nope, not enough trees here. Kubah National Park, Sarawak, Borneo Island.

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River Safari on the Kinabatagan River, Sabah, Borneo Island.

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7. The people here are so unfriendly.

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Hostile Malaysian youths.

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So unfriendly. Tengah Island, Johor.

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8. Malaysia has no coffee culture.

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No one serves a good coffee here. Alley no. 5, Malacca.

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And there just aren’t any interesting coffee shops to spend a morning at. Limau Limau, Malacca.

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9. Kuala Lumpur, The Twin Towers? Overrated.

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I mean look at those colourful fountains swaying to the music. Who would want to be there?

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The city clearly has no street culture, no vibe or artists. Akid_One, Kuala Lumpur.

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10. You can’t do anything outdoors in Malaysia.

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The water just isn’t clear enough to snorkel. Salang, Tioman Island.

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No fun was had here. Supping in Juara ,Tioman Island

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The most terrifying experience of my life. Rock climbing behind the Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur

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Justifiably, this kid thinks we are completely nuts. Supping on Lake Tasik Biru, Selangor (30 minutes from KL) with Oxbold Adventures.

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There is so much beauty, culture and warmth here that if you are in the neighbourhood, you would be doing yourself an injustice not to stop over and even if you aren’t, Malaysia has some of the best islands and beaches in the world and the life underwater is just spectacular. Scuba divers have known about Malaysia forever but the rest of you probably haven’t. The oceans remind me of how amazing it is to kayak.

It’s not just about the island’s and beaches however, (though admittedly they are our favourites) the first places we fell in love with were Penang, Malacca and even Kuala Lumpur.

So come on over and say hi to us while we’re still here living in our rural town of Mersing.

And If there’s anything I should include in the next article on Malaysia let me know in the comments!  ˆ_ˆ[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Filed Under: Asia, Malaysia, Travel Tagged With: asia, Besar, Borneo, johor, kuala lumpur, Kuantan, Malacca, malaysia, Melaka, mersing, penang, Southeast Asia, Tengah, Tioman Island

About Vaughan McShane

Just a guy that wants to see the whole wide world

Comments

  1. Kenny says

    April 27, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Coming next February!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Sweet! There is so much to see and do. Hope you have a plan 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    April 27, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    You miss ‘has dislocated both of Sara’s knees, and gave her swine flu the last time she was here’

    THIS PLACE HATES ME.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      April 27, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      Haha, so basically you’re a local already 😉

      Reply
    • amirol azery says

      April 28, 2015 at 3:35 pm

      we are malaysian always welcome to u….dont forget to try our local drink….CENDOL

      Reply
  3. Von says

    April 28, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    not to mention, “Malaysia have so little choices of food to eat.” 🙂

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      April 28, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Oh my goodness I totally forgot about that! 😉 YES! We love Malaysian food #nomnomnom

      Reply
  4. muchomocca says

    April 28, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Malaysia have too many good food. That’s not healthy right? haha

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      April 28, 2015 at 4:09 pm

      I totally forgot, maybe I should make a change to the post! Ikan Bakaar, Nasi Lemak, Nasi Goreng Kampung, Rendang…Chinese…Mamak food…so delicious 🙂 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nuraina Samad says

    April 28, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    you are nuts Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel and I mean it in the most endearing way. Luv ya!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Hehe, thanks so much 😉

      Reply
  6. Loq says

    April 28, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    what about the food?? Malaysian food are wonderful especially in KL and Penang..

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Going to do one on food 😉

      Reply
  7. Hisyam Al-Banna says

    April 28, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    Don’t forget the food,dude. It is so hard to find a stall/cafe/restaurant/kiosk that selling food in Malaysia. Every time we ask our friend ‘where do you want to eat?’ the answer is always ‘I don’t know’.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Absolutely! Due to the response on this post I’ve decided to do a new post only on food 🙂 Hahahaha, love your example.

      Reply
    • Saigon Three says

      February 27, 2016 at 4:03 am

      hahahaha, isn’t that the truth? where to have lunch? i don’t know. alas, let’s go yamcha at the mamak and eat roti pisang.

      Reply
    • HamaFist says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Except no one understands food health and safety and they leave food out in the sun for hours… including seafood, and everything tastes like shrimp… Indian, Chinese, Thai food is better than Malay food.

      Reply
    • AProudMalaysian says

      August 20, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Dude, THERE IS LITERALLY FOOD IN EVERY CORNER OF MALAYSIA . We say “I don’t know” because there are so many stalls that we don’t know which stall to go to eat

      Reply
      • Haneh says

        August 26, 2016 at 12:41 pm

        He’s just being sarcastic, ikut theme blogpost ni, kan sarcasm everywhere.

        Reply
        • Elis says

          November 1, 2016 at 12:56 pm

          Bodoh tak bodoh pergi kutuk sunset and sunrise. Tu ciptaan tuhan pun nak hina. Bangang nak mampos. Tak suka sudahlah. Tak perlu kot nak buat review macam ni. Stupidest article ever.

          Reply
          • Haneh says

            November 2, 2016 at 1:51 pm

            Susahlah kalau tak faham apa itu sarcasm. Kalau baca betul2, penulis ni suka gila kot dengan Malaysia. Kalau tak, takkan dia nak post gambar lawa2 ni. Ramai je Malaysians yang faham post dia. Malah penulis ni sendiri dah berjalan ke banyak tempat, kalau tak suka, nak ke dia duduk lama2?

          • Hisyam Al-Banna says

            February 3, 2017 at 3:48 am

            Dia tak faham sarcasm tu. kesian dia. hehehe

          • Hai..... says

            November 20, 2016 at 4:39 am

            apa u lah.. what he wrote was about how much he love Malaysia.. can u understand what he mean ?

          • Caelum Somnium says

            February 14, 2017 at 1:28 am

            Betul betul betul

          • MAIAFIQAH says

            November 30, 2016 at 2:23 am

            Harap mat saleh ni tak jumpa orang macam ni selama dia tinggal dekat Malaysia.

          • Mad Ju says

            December 24, 2016 at 3:47 pm

            Chill brader, banyakkan tgk stand up comedy. Tak pun like page sarcasm kat fb.

          • Jazz says

            July 9, 2017 at 4:26 pm

            All y’all, trust man Elis tu faham. Dia pun sarcastic. lol

          • puellaqueride says

            January 15, 2017 at 5:53 pm

            tq ah tak cakap english hahahahaha

          • Caelum Somnium says

            February 14, 2017 at 1:27 am

            Jangan jadi bodoh kecoh Dan malukan diri sendiri , don’t judge a book from a cover . lain Kali kalau nak marah , faham betul betul dulu ..

          • Zihan Hassim says

            February 20, 2017 at 6:01 am

            Baco tak the whole post? hahahahaha… tamau serkap2 jarang pls

          • Gringo Macha says

            March 23, 2017 at 6:29 am

            Relek lah….. hahha.. memang tak baca sampai habis… kena amput ko nanti ni….

          • Meijin Senjin says

            May 22, 2017 at 6:38 pm

            Awak marah2 kenaper?
            Baca sampai akhir artikel tersebut….reverse psychology.
            Kan dia admit yg dia saja buat camtu….dan penhujung artikel dia sebut betapa ruginya klu tak melawat Malaysia.

          • ?? says

            July 2, 2017 at 7:25 am

            dislike this comment… eww melayu sentap malas membaca

          • Ali! says

            July 27, 2017 at 5:19 pm

            U suck

          • disqus_rebjlSmjab says

            October 24, 2017 at 7:27 am

            Melayu malas membaca. Malay people judge first, read later

          • SITI NUR AZMINA BINTI MOHD HIS says

            February 15, 2018 at 4:33 pm

            Well isn’t that just a bit racist?

          • Linges Waran says

            November 21, 2017 at 4:44 pm

            Bodoh ko x skolah ke elis ??hahaha

          • aaa says

            November 26, 2017 at 1:20 pm

            mcm mana kalau penulis website ni non muslim ._,

          • yo mama! says

            January 23, 2018 at 5:31 am

            ke awak yang bodoh?

          • Nuaim Sham says

            January 30, 2018 at 8:51 am

            Bodoh dan bangang elis ni

          • Amin Shahbani says

            January 23, 2018 at 6:57 pm

            Org mcm ni mst suka buat keputusan trburu buru.

      • Hisyam Al-Banna says

        February 3, 2017 at 3:49 am

        Dude, i just try to be sarcastic. I love my country.

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      • Ingmar beldman says

        May 29, 2017 at 4:12 am

        Its a joke dude:-)))))))))

        Reply
    • LOL JOHORIAN says

      December 12, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      It is because there is too much to eat and you didn’t see i am Malaysian and if you aren’t i live in here for over 30 years and if anything about Malaysia i know better than you and this article writer is a retard bastard

      Reply
      • Hso Zote says

        January 2, 2017 at 6:02 pm

        Did you not feel the sarcasm? You clearly didn’t read the content.

        Reply
      • Iamsamgenius says

        January 25, 2017 at 10:05 pm

        Bro I have plans of coming to Malaysia , can you call me on +234705 3474945 I have somethings I need to ask and know from you..

        Reply
      • Hargt Bargt says

        October 20, 2017 at 11:55 am

        It’s amazing how many people can’t spend five minutes to read the whole article instead of one sentence and coming to rage in comments

        Reply
    • mazlina says

      December 30, 2016 at 5:55 am

      betul hisyam..it’s difficult, we don’t see reasons to cook as much here..eating out is cheaper than cooking at home..hope u enjoy ur stay in malaysia!

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      • Hisyam Al-Banna says

        February 3, 2017 at 3:47 am

        Hi. I am from Malaysia. Kuantan represent! 🙂

        Reply
    • Chaitali Das says

      May 3, 2017 at 1:40 am

      Are ya’ll being sarcastic or for real there is no good food cafes there?

      Reply
      • John apple says

        May 6, 2017 at 5:32 pm

        That was sarcastic too. Malaysia has some of the best food in the world

        Reply
    • Jazz says

      July 9, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      hisyam al banana

      Reply
  8. Shahrizat Jailan says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:54 am

    If you haven’t already, you really must try hiking up Mount Kinabalu in Sabah right to the summit. Or go spelunking in the Mulu Caves in Sarawak. Have you been to see the fireflies in Kuala Selangor?

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Gosh, I really want to do Kinabalu!

      Reply
      • Shahrizat Jailan says

        June 16, 2015 at 8:01 pm

        Well I guess now it looks like you might have to put that plan on hold, huh? What a sad thing to have happened.

        Reply
  9. Abdul Mutholib says

    April 29, 2015 at 1:27 am

    tempat hampa elok sangat ka babi

    Reply
  10. CatalunyaCasas says

    April 29, 2015 at 1:40 am

    Great info! Very simple and easy.
    Nobody can explain as interesting as this. I appreciate your time and effort on
    making things simple and easily understandable. I have bookmarked your site…

    Villa avec piscine privée

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:14 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Mercia Smith McShane says

    April 30, 2015 at 2:53 am

    🙂 great article

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:14 am

      Thanks MOM. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Fatimah Ismail says

    April 30, 2015 at 10:19 am

    You have a warpped sense of humot @vaughanmac!!!!. Great article. I was prepared to get reslly mad at you . But now i thank you. Terima kasih.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Thank you for reading and sharing this post! and sorry for getting you a little flustered 😉

      Reply
      • Sue Adnan says

        January 28, 2016 at 4:23 pm

        U took the most beautiful photos ??

        Reply
  13. Hema Prabha Ashok says

    April 30, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    shit happens n so u tried that with us n what a way to get our attention. no coffee culture indeed haha!!!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:14 am

      Hehe, I just wanted to share Malaysia with the world!

      Reply
  14. Rafiq Shamsuddin says

    April 30, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    really great article… good buddy ^^

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:14 am

      Thank you sir!

      Reply
  15. Na Dyrah Zain says

    April 30, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    go find a mountain guider and explore the thick jungle of malaysia. make sure to conquer the summit. suggestion: mount stong in kelantan and mount tahan in pahang. (these two mounts are in moderate level i guess)

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    • Rachel says

      May 1, 2015 at 5:31 pm

      Mount Tahan isn’t moderate really … LOL. One of the harder ones amongst Malaysia’s tallest mountains.

      Reply
      • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

        May 12, 2015 at 11:13 am

        haha, thanks for sharing

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      • Hanim says

        May 13, 2015 at 10:54 pm

        Yup, some of my hardcore trekker friends even said Tahan is the hardest mountain to conquer. Kinabalu or even Annapurna is nothing compared to Tahan. Don’t know how true is that, maybe they just want to scare me away. LOL

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        • Rachel says

          May 14, 2015 at 5:46 pm

          Hahaha … I don’t know about Annapurna, never been there yet.

          Kinabalu commercial routes; Timpohon and Mesilau, are rather ok and most people are able to reach the peak with relative fitness level and preparation. Mesilau is harder than Timpohon but it has way nicer views and vegetations 🙂 Plus, you have nice bed, toilets, restaurant, hot water and good food at Laban Rata 😀 Of course, you also have porters. Kinabalu also has a few not so commercial routes and require special permission from Sabah Parks and definitely not easy.

          Tahan is definitely way harder than Kinabalu commercial routes. You really need to train for it. Need weight training and lots of hikings before that. Requires camping and a longer trip vs Kinabalu. Lovely rivers and waterfalls and awesome view up on top!

          Hope you continue to enjoy the Malaysian great outdoors!

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Adding to the list (hope we have time!)

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      • Rachel says

        May 14, 2015 at 5:39 pm

        Are you here on holiday or work? If you are here for extended time, come and join the locals and some expats too on hikes. I’m based in KL and normally join either one of 3 groups; KL Hiking & Trail Running Meetup group, ABC Trekkers FB group and Hiking & Camping Around Malaysia (HACAM) FB group (I’m an admin there … haha).

        HACAM’s link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/36742729808/?fref=ts – mostly locals with some foreigners. As you know, most Malaysians speak some degree of English, so, not a problem there.
        KL Hiking’s link: http://www.meetup.com/KLhiking/ – has more expats. The chief leader, Alex, is from Belgium.

        It’s really easy to make friends through hiking. I started off without knowing anyone and made friends along the years 🙂 And I absolutely love the great Malaysian outdoors!!!

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        • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

          May 15, 2015 at 10:52 am

          We’re here on work (from Feb 2014) but leaving around Sept / Oct. I WISH we lived closer to the action and all you awesome people in KL. Seriously.

          Thanks for the invite, if we do get time, I ‘d love to join a hike 🙂

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      • Aziz Asrar says

        June 3, 2015 at 4:01 pm

        if you want to hike at mount stong in kelantan. you inform me. my friend re guider at there. at stong have 9 mount. 1week tAkes if you want to go final mount there. i’m kelantAnese. if any question you inform me at whtssp +60145158663 or at facebook. hope see you. cherrr

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  16. Nurul Ambia says

    May 1, 2015 at 5:25 am

    That Tasik Biru is nearby my late father’s house…..my sister living there is a great host!

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    • Peter Mak says

      May 7, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      My friends and I take our boat out there once in a while to wakeboard. Water is clean and people around there are friendly too.

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      • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

        May 12, 2015 at 11:13 am

        Thanks for sharing

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:13 am

      Fantastic 🙂 We had a great time there

      Reply
  17. Junaidi Abu Bakar says

    May 1, 2015 at 11:32 am

    I love this post!!! ???

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Thanks again!

      Reply
  18. Junaidi Abu Bakar says

    May 1, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Two things you should include though:
    1. The foods!
    2. Royal Belum Forest.

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Thank you! Yes, decided to do one on food specifically! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Quintin Tan says

    May 1, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    You missed out Ipoh!!! It’ll surprise u

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Still haven’t been. Want to go!

      Reply
  20. mrsc_MJOAT says

    May 1, 2015 at 11:26 pm

    Yup, hate that country so much I literally moved away 10 years ago… and missed it every single day ever since. Tioman is a gem!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:20 am

      Ahh, like us you are an expat traveller. Yes, exploring the world comes at a great cost…but worth it. Maybe.

      Reply
  21. Fira says

    May 2, 2015 at 1:27 am

    Hehehe.. nicely done I would say. Hope you enjoy your stay in Malaysia 🙂

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Helmy Abdullah says

    May 2, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Oh ? This is just a good-humored joke . Please come to Malaysia especially the East Borneo island states of Sabah and Sarawak (my home state) .

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:12 am

      Hehe

      Reply
  23. Cookie says

    May 2, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    You forgot pics of the rubbish on the beaches, in the sea and among the corals.

    Reply
  24. Simon Thompson says

    May 2, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    Tasik Biru is filthy. This photo is very carefully framed to avoid showing the rubbish everywhere. Litter is strewn all along the shore lines. It is precisely the reason people would find some other country to visit without garbage everywhere. Taman Negara is similarly spoiled by plastic bags lining Kuala Tembeling.

    Reply
    • Bos Duit says

      May 13, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      please take some pic and send it to tourism malaysia…… hopefully they will get blushed a little looking at it… and hopefully some action will be taken…

      Reply
  25. Johnny O'Halloran says

    May 3, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Don’t forget the street crime and inept and illiterate police force… Also the driving… I’ve been run over TWICE in my 4 years here… It’s a great place, but travellers should not come here under a false illusion..

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:19 am

      I can relate to what you say about driving! Absolutely. However, every country has problems and it would be silly to assume Malaysia has none, that’s not the point of my article. It’s about showcasing the beauty, I’ll tackle the bad at a later stage maybe. Thanks.

      Reply
  26. Brij TMapa says

    May 3, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Their food! I love it! 🙂 Not to mention their parks which is within KL itself. ^_^

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Oh yes!

      Reply
  27. Yu Qi says

    May 3, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    Thanks to the photographer!!!!!!!! Such an awesome photography techniques xD

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:17 am

      My pleasure – thanks for the comment

      Reply
  28. Shaiful Mukhelas says

    May 3, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    Add in the array of good, value-for-money hostels for the backpackers … Troka Malacca is one of the best that I’ve been to thus far. Backhome in KL is a great place to stay without breaking the seams of your wallet. Just around the corner is a cool drinking spot called Omakase + Appreciate, under the Ming Annexe Building but let me tell you this, you’ll have a hard time finding the door into the bar as it is hidden. Thus, good luck! But if you don’t mind splurging for an idyllic resort-like stay in the heart of KLCC, then try Samadi Villa 😀

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  29. Kamal Siddhu says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Langkawi….love it….our fav place for our family holidays at least 4 times a year and of course the food everywhere in Malaysia. Lovely article.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Wow, that’s a lot!

      Reply
  30. Gophur says

    May 4, 2015 at 6:17 am

    Sarawak has the most “unfriendly” people there. When we moved there, someone gave us their car to drive until we bought our own. People we never met before treated us to meals. Everyone was so open, accepting and helpful. Yeah. I’ll “never” go there again.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:12 am

      We went there once and I “never” want to go back! Seriously. I needed to go back. Love Bornean Malaysia

      Reply
      • Jairul Diego says

        July 5, 2016 at 10:24 am

        ??

        Reply
      • Unfathomable Fir says

        December 7, 2017 at 4:01 pm

        Dude you still travelling?

        Reply
  31. YJH_???? says

    May 4, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Totally going to come and visit here this year!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Yes!

      Reply
    • Mastisa Apandi says

      January 25, 2016 at 11:04 am

      Hi.. YJH … do come here… you will be regret (if u don’t) hahaha

      Reply
  32. Shankar/Selina says

    May 4, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Don’t subscribe to a racist country. Non Malays are not give equal rights. Malays are given free assistance, finance housing jobs and the y don’t have to be intelligent all these free stuff!. Muslims are trying to force Shari’ah laws on non-malays ignoring the constitution.

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  33. Bopak says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:22 am

    Yeaaah I wanna put matters straight, I have traveled to almost all of South East Asia which include Hong Kong, Macau, China, Korea, Japan and Australia, do not visit Malaysia; make Malaysia your 2nd Home. http://www.mm2h.gov.my/index.php/en/

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Yeehaaa 🙂

      Reply
  34. Farah says

    May 6, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    Who ever did this fuck you!!??!
    Well maybe ur country is more worst than ours!?!!

    Reply
  35. Mellissa Seah says

    May 7, 2015 at 1:21 am

    i’m from singapore but i think it’s time to spend some time with my next door neighbour! thanks for the article 😀

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Absolutely. Can’t wait to get back to SG either. Except I go broke everytime! 😉

      Reply
  36. Helmi Aliarit says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:03 am

    Thank you Sir. 😉

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 12, 2015 at 11:09 am

      My pleasure. Thanks for reading and sharing 🙂

      Reply
  37. Mohd Fauzi Malmod says

    May 12, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    almost get mad but at the end.. i realize its the way u attract people to read it..it fantastic…proud to borneoan….but why no sabah?????

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:50 am

      There is Sabah 🙂

      Reply
  38. cameronian316 says

    May 12, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Cameron highlands… just in case you get a lil too tired of the heat=)

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:50 am

      We really want to go!

      Reply
  39. zack says

    May 13, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Great pictures dude! Your own pictures kah?

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:50 am

      Yes, all my own, all taken on an old Nikon D3100!

      Reply
  40. ??? says

    May 13, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    You should discover the beaches in Borneo Sabah as well….You cannot imagine how “bad” the view going to be

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:49 am

      My feelings too, I wish I had more time 🙂

      Reply
  41. Anna Sue Sofiah says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    nice one..:) …. you should come to sabah.. we have lots beautiful islands or maybe you can join us to climb the mount kinabalu… its a wow..

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:49 am

      I know, I would love to come climb Mt Kinabalu! Thank you!

      Reply
  42. Brendan Gillespie says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Do you know, you are so right – I’m so unhappy that I was born there too!! Great article but the headline might need a bit of attention!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:48 am

      HAha, thanks.

      Reply
  43. Shauna Joan says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    As much as I sometimes want to get out of my own country, I was all ready to bash you with that title hahaha. Love your post, you really did a great job highlighting the beauty of this country. Thank you for that :’) <3

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:48 am

      I know the feeling! But thanks for allowing me to showcase some of Malaysia’s beauty. Ten photographs is really too little.

      Reply
  44. Fara Yaman says

    May 14, 2015 at 2:56 am

    You’re missing out the fun in the east coast! If ya ever come by Terengganu, give Tasik Kenyir a go. It is BEAUTIFUL. Go live on a boathouse for a few days. If you go now, squid season is still on. Go jig some squids too! Jump on a local fisherman’s boat for a day or two! They don’t bite. Hehe

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:47 am

      I know! Desperately want to get up there! TIME is the only issue 🙁

      Reply
  45. Edna Ying says

    May 14, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    LOLLL… As a Malaysian, by reading all those points, I almost wanted to say “get away, u have been to the wrong places in Malaysia, f*** it…” 😛 And now, I wanna say sorry and thank you for posting all those beautiful photos! Nice and interesting writing! :)))

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:46 am

      I’m glad you saw the humor! 😉

      Reply
  46. Diane says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Worse sunsets ever!..I took this from Troika, a place in Kuala Lumpur.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 10:46 am

      Terrible! 😉

      Reply
  47. fewe says

    May 15, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Wow, at first I was confused about your post. The caption really doesn’t suit on the pictures you took. & I was really shocked at first that you were not amazed about Borneo especially Sabah (because I’m from Sabah), Sabah is verified as world’s best diversity. I am very happy to read this article. But to tell you that Sabah has the best sunset view of all & islands, as well. I’m not sure if you have explored well about Sabah. If you’re not, you should come over again 🙂

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 11:23 am

      I would love to come to Sabah again actually and I really loved it there. Unfortunately I live on Peninsular Malaysia so most of my pictures come from here. Please look at pics again and you’ll see one photo from Sabah and one from Sarawak. Not enough – I know, but there will be more next time. Thanks for reading,

      Reply
  48. Ridhuan Abu Bakar says

    May 15, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    haha good clickbait title there, reverse psychology at its best.. anyway great set of photos here,,

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 15, 2015 at 6:04 pm

      Haha, thanks man 😉

      Reply
  49. Michele {Malaysian Meanders} says

    May 16, 2015 at 1:02 am

    Oh my goodness, I am laughing so hard. Yup, it’s a horrid, horrid place that everyone should stay away from. (More space on the beach for me.) I really like the photo of the street artist with the spray can. Nice viewpoint.

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 18, 2015 at 10:38 am

      Haha, yes, absolutely awful. Terrible quality of life! Thanks for the compliment 🙂

      Reply
  50. Lindy Feneysey says

    May 17, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Loved this! Been wanting to visit Malaysia ever since reading Tan Twan Eng’s books The Gift of Rain & The Garden of Evening Mists – both set in Malaysia with wonderfully evocative descriptions of the country. Two of my most favourite books!

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 18, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Thanks for your kind words! I’ll definitely be looking up those two books. Thank you Lindy 🙂

      Reply
  51. missnadira says

    May 18, 2015 at 12:14 am

    But but the most ugliest beaches in malaysia are in Sabah. Y they arent on the list!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 18, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Only because I haven’t had time (and money) to come and see them all 🙁 #loveSabah

      Reply
  52. BoLong TaTap BoLong says

    May 18, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Come to sabah and you will find the words “Reason Why You Should never visit Malaysia”… opposite meanings… welcome to Sabah

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  53. Ella Je says

    May 19, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    feel like to smack your head when read the tittle..then suka the ending! great review about my country!

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  54. Hanniz Envato says

    May 24, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    Being a Malaysian, I absolutely loved this article! Have included it in my blog with a credit to you 🙂 Have a splendid time in Malaysia! http://www.littlecloudsofthought.blogspot.com

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  55. Lim Chin Yong says

    May 26, 2015 at 12:28 am

    I was a bit angry lah when I saw the title of this article. I was thinking
    who is this Mat Salleh who dares to trample on Malaysia. S-kew me, you
    gweilo, u go die lah you…celaka you!

    It was only after I have read the article that I burst out laughing. Hi
    Vaughan, my hats off to you! That is a damn good piece of writing!

    I have provided a link on my blog to your article:

    http://www.cy8cy.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-never-visit-malaysia/

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  56. AyueJean "AJ" Rejaluddin says

    June 3, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    Don’t forget about our “teribble” food also…. 🙂

    Reply
  57. Green Global Travel says

    June 12, 2015 at 2:04 am

    Stunning pictures and a very funny post. I definitely never want to visit! haha – Janeen

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      June 17, 2015 at 10:20 am

      Janeen and Bret – so stoked that you guys somehow found our blog! L & I have been Business of Blogging members for a while now. Thanks for the comment and I’m glad you enjoyed! 🙂

      Reply
  58. Lizemari Möller says

    July 22, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    LOVED Malacca, spent Easter there last year and was such a cool experience! Amazing food, people, culture and everything. Definitely going back again! Cameron Highlands was another highlight I can definitely recommend.

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  59. CarlosOlivera says

    July 29, 2015 at 4:48 am

    Su blog es muy útil… Estoy feliz de encontrar este post muy útil para mí, ya que contiene gran cantidad de información. Yo siempre prefiero leer el contenido de calidad y esto lo encontré en ti publicar. Gracias por compartir.

    Llogar casa rural

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  60. Ejad Shukri says

    August 8, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    I started reading your article with great upsetness, like, the nerve this fella trying to ruin my country. But thank God I sort of sense like this guy is just plain simple being sarcastic… And I continued on reading, and realized that some of the spots you mentioned, even I myself havent been there. So kudos to you and your Mrs. You guys certainly made me feel really proud being Malaysian.

    Let me know when you guys feel like coming to Kedah, Alor Setar. I’ll be glad to be your host, and show you guys around.

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      August 9, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      @ejadshukri:disqus, I’m glad you read a little bit further! Lol 🙂 Unfortunately we have to leave this beautiful country soon and won’t get time to see Kedah (we are very sad about this) but thank you very much for your kind offer. The Malaysian hospitality will stay in our memories forever.

      Reply
  61. David Battersby says

    August 25, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Loved this article. You lured me in with your post title :p been here 6 months. Such a diverse and amazing place.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      August 25, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Cheers @davidbattersby:disqus! Hope you left with some inspiration of where to go on the weekends? 🙂

      Reply
  62. vivi says

    August 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    I feel like ‘killing’ you when I read the title but it looks like you know my country better than me…hahahaha…

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      August 25, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      Lol! Sorry about that but Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  63. Adesh Zaini says

    August 27, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    Nice one!! My aunt lives in mersing…would have catch up with u if i know u are there…but i guess u are at the right place. You might feel otherwise if u are in kl…mersing is peaceful and near to tioman…bonus for u guys!!!!

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      August 28, 2015 at 12:43 am

      Thanks Adesh! We are actually leaving Malaysia for South Africa soon but please catch up with us on Social Media!

      Reply
  64. Faybiann Lee says

    August 28, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    These are the reasons why Malaysians love and proud of our country!
    We are colorful and we work very hard on harmony (we are still working very hard on it). I gotta say you’re a lousy photographer coz I am loving your photo’s here!
    To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia my man!
    We definitely love you for loving Malaysia!
    Cheers man!

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  65. Steven says

    August 28, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    Can’t believe I don’t see the Perhentian Island in the list! That’s place is utterly horrible!

    So horrible I go there every year.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      August 30, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Hehe, can you believe that we haven’t been there 🙁 🙁 🙁

      Reply
  66. Juliana Phang says

    September 8, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I have travelled to so many countries in Asia, Europe, and have been to NZ and Australia and never wanted to come back to this beautiful land with the most friendly people and the most astonishing variety of food. Hahaha.

    Thanks for the nice write up of our beloved country and the photos are amazing, Vaughan. Syabas! (That means “well done!” in the Malaysian language) 🙂

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      September 12, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      Hi Juliana – looking back on this article I realise how limited 10 photos are. I’m definitely going to update this post with some more. Malaysia is too diverse!

      Thank you for your kind words – they are much appreciated!

      Reply
  67. Priscilla Yee says

    September 8, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    I almost wanted to say ‘what’.. Such beautiful pictures that you captured and yet don’t come here…. Thank you for loving my beautiful country..

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      September 12, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      *hehe* Thanks Priscilla! Hope we were able to help promote Malaysia in a small way.

      Reply
      • Priscilla Yee says

        September 12, 2015 at 2:37 pm

        Terima kasih.. This will definitely promote tourism to our beloved Malaysia.. God bless

        Reply
  68. Tarah and Tip Vongbouthdy says

    September 11, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    Wow! Definitely have to move this up on our list! These pictures are amazing!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      September 12, 2015 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks guys! YEs – Malaysia is great. I can recommend the Cameron Highlands too!

      Reply
  69. Farhan A.R says

    September 19, 2015 at 4:46 am

    Man I really thought your article was about degrading Malaysia. The moment I read the title I wondered where the hell did you go in Malaysia that makes you came up with this too bad to be true article? Until I continue my reading and stop at your 2nd photo of your gf ‘unhappy scene’. That’s when I realized I was being scammed by your wild sarcasm! Good one bro.

    Cheers from Kuala Lumpur.

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  70. Farhan A.R says

    September 19, 2015 at 4:48 am

    Man I really thought your article was about degrading Malaysia. The moment I read the title I wondered where the hell did you go in Malaysia that makes you came up with this too bad to be true article? Until I continue my reading and stop at your 2nd photo of your gf ‘unhappy scene’. That’s when I realized I was being scammed by your wild sarcasm! Good one bro
    Cheers from Kuala Lumpur.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      September 21, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      Thanks Farhan! Love you response Bro, I think many people felt similar and I only hope that it helps more Malaysians want to explore their own country 🙂

      Reply
  71. Rekha says

    September 25, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Hahaha when I first saw the title I won’t deny that I was preparing myself to leave a nasty comment! But thank you for this beautiful post on my home country! You’re pictures make me so jealous and have also made me realise that as Msian I should be embarrassed and how little I have explored Msia!

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  72. asunaqoh says

    October 27, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    great article! Read through it all..I’m from Kuantan! the last time I took a dip in TC was more than 10 years ago! your pictures are stunning!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      October 27, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Thank you! WE loved Kuantan, such an amazing beach vibe there – all the families head down after work. 🙂

      Reply
  73. Jeff says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Beautiful fotos sir…..really did justice to the reality of the images

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  74. Shandos @ Travelnuity says

    November 17, 2015 at 2:01 am

    Gorgeous photos! I just went to Malaysia, but would love to go back and visit more places (plus probably visiting Langkawi again, as it was affected by the haze when we were there).

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  75. Marcus says

    November 24, 2015 at 5:50 am

    Malaysia have a lot of delicious food but not a proper meal. That is why proper meal on the diet is important. A lot of places but don’t have a proper place to hang out. A lot of tall luxury building in the city center but least people are staying due to the environment and cost of living. A lot of luxury goods to buy but are not affordable due to the currency exchanged.

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  76. Chantinni Thevi says

    November 26, 2015 at 4:46 am

    Yup, do not visit Malaysia. You will get addicted 🙁

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  77. mft says

    December 3, 2015 at 4:19 am

    At first I thought ‘Mat Saleh tak guna!’ (lousy white tourist), but slowly I realised the gem of the article.

    TERIMA KASIH!

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  78. Phenomenal Globe Travel Blog says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:26 am

    LOL:-) Hilarious post. I went to Tioman, indeed a terrible place to visit. The beach was all white and empty and because the water was so clear I got totally confused where the ocean started. And I only saw one shark, one turtle and one giant moray eel in a dive, but not one single ray. Terrible place… If only I could go back tomorrow!

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      December 14, 2015 at 9:43 am

      Haha! I really really miss Tioman too! Definitely one of my favourite places in the world.

      Reply
  79. angietai says

    January 13, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Referring to you comments about Malaysian being lazy.
    Did you actually ask and confirm that the elderly man if he is playing with the boxes. Looking at the pix, it was quite hot then. Do you think he has got nothing else to do then? Let me tell you what the gentleman is doing. He is pushing his goods out to sell whatever he has from the boxes and he is making a living from it as a hawker. Do not think it is fair to accuse innocent people this way. I feel this is cheap and cheap publicity for yourself. Also not all Malaysians are lazy. This applies to others internationally.

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    • Hanim says

      January 25, 2016 at 4:17 am

      He was just being sarcastic dear. He was not implying Malaysians are lazy, in fact it was the other way around.

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    • muhammad iz?m says

      January 25, 2016 at 5:12 am

      You do know that the author is being sarcastic, right? You should really read the whole article. 🙂 Anyways, it was a good read @vaughanmcshane:disqus!

      Reply
    • Ian Nismo says

      January 25, 2016 at 10:18 am

      duh! this article is implying the opposite of everything. When they mentioned lazy, they actually meant hard working.

      Reply
    • Sue Adnan says

      January 28, 2016 at 4:29 pm

      Should have read until the very end…

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    • Leo says

      July 13, 2016 at 7:59 am

      *Cough cough* don’t be lazy and read the entire thing, lady

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      • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

        July 13, 2016 at 11:38 am

        Thank you Leo. Thank you soo much 🙂

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        • Leo says

          July 13, 2016 at 7:02 pm

          Welcome Vaughan! 🙂 Are you guys still around Malaysia, or any plans to drop by soon? 🙂

          Reply
    • Dania Isham says

      December 21, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      YOU are the lazy one lmao

      Reply
      • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

        December 23, 2016 at 12:54 pm

        Thank you Dania 🙂

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  80. Lim says

    January 25, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    Great photos!! As a Malaysian, I’m ashamed that I have never even visited some of those places. Thanks for showing many Malaysians the “ugly” side of our country. You gave reasons to “hate” our country.

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    • Sue Adnan says

      January 28, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Me too. So ashamed of myself

      Reply
  81. TakaTaka says

    January 25, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Great post here! May I know what camera are you using for your photos? they look amazing and pretty.

    Reply
  82. Ahmad Syafiq Fathi says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:40 am

    And we, Malaysian, never understands sarcasm. That’s why we are so angry and flustered with this post, making us wanna share the sarcasm again and again. Well another thing man, u really just forgot the worst thing about Malaysia, it’s the food. The abundance and tastiness of the food makes Malaysia as Hell of food. There’s nothing to eat in Malaysia, they’re disgusting (while imagining these) cant wait to come back home and enjoy these foods.

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  83. Ahmad Syafiq Fathi says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:42 am

    And we, Malaysian, never understands sarcasm. That’s why we are so angry and flustered with this post, making us wanna share the sarcasm again and again. Well another thing man, u really just forgot the worst thing about Malaysia, it’s the food. The abundance and tastiness of the food makes Malaysia as Hell of food. There’s nothing to eat in Malaysia, they’re disgusting (while imagining these) cant wait to come back home and enjoy these foods….

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  84. Irval Firestar says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    I’ve been to the Air Papan rice fields before. In fact, I go to Air Papan regularly during my study years because it was just 10km away.

    10/10 rice field scenery, and there are several restaurants there nowadays so you can basically eat while enjoying the refreshing view.

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  85. Iddin Shah says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:25 pm

    Explored Terengganu yet? Look me up on ig @iddinshah

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  86. Nia says

    January 27, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    But the picture kinda sucks it doesnt seem much of sarcasm. That sunset looks awful.

    Reply
  87. El Tee says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Hi Vaughn McShameOnYou
    Here is another reason you don’t want (but you actually want) to visit Malaysia.
    Pay a visit to “Gerai Makchik Sombong”, just next to the Air Force, Kepala Batas , Penang and find out for yourself. Grrrrrrrr

    Reply
  88. hafiz idris says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    wait till you visit perhentian and redang island.

    Reply
  89. Ancelin says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    thank you for loving my Malacca…?

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  90. Stan Lee Cheow Hee says

    January 28, 2016 at 12:58 am

    Vaughan, in Malaysia people do not understand sarcasm and tends to take things too seriously and literally. I hope the world at large read past your headline especially with everything bad that is connected to Malaysia right now. ISIS is one that I hope will just go away. Better still, change your headline to what you suggested at the end. Beautiful pictures, I love them – and I recognise my Windsurf buddy Wilson in Tasik Biru. It isn’t Biru, like most lakes. Ya. I can’t wait for the food pix.

    Reply
    • Abraham L. says

      March 24, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Not all Malaysian are like that, just a part of the whole which still preserve kuno mentality, living within gated world…

      Reply
  91. Paulie says

    January 28, 2016 at 3:34 am

    And Thailand is even worse!!!!!

    Reply
  92. afham md zin says

    January 28, 2016 at 4:54 am

    10 reason why you need to avoid eat Malaysian food.

    Reply
  93. eyjalukman says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:02 am

    hello Vaughan and Lauren. I am staying in Mersing. Glad to read your blogpost 🙂

    Reply
  94. Mas Dini Muzammal says

    January 28, 2016 at 5:40 am

    I have been sending thousand of tourists going to Mersing, Lumut, Penang, Cherating, they have the beautiful beach, plz check my instagram @taxiklia for taxi to Mersing Tioman Island call sms whatsapp me at +60164128076 email adfunk@icloud.com or visit http://lccttaxis.wordpress.com

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  95. J says

    January 28, 2016 at 10:42 am

    among all the article of malaysia, this is the best one i have read!

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      January 28, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  96. Andrea Teruzzi says

    January 28, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    SOOOOOO TRUE !!!!! I love Malaysia and I am preparing to move there ! My wife is from Penang and she is sooooo happy !!

    Reply
  97. Albert Choong says

    January 30, 2016 at 4:43 am

    Traveling in tropical Malaysia which is far and wide to a couple from afar temperate climate for a year and still going well, must be quite expensive, even though the ringgit is dirt cheap nowadays? Either you are a billionhair or you are being sponsored by by the cuti-cuti Malaysia Ministry! We local Malaysians do travel around Malaysia but hardly travel overseas because of our troubled and badly managed economy while earning a meagre low income monthly. And we do see a lot of filth of public life and degradation to our beautiful environment, forests, rivers, sea, jungles and hills that we called Mother Earth.
    If you are a truly neutral travel photographer, please show the other side of Malaysia so as to help to educate the doers and corrupted politicians that are destroying our Mother Earth?
    I presume you would like to leave behind your fond memories and hospitality of truly unique Malaysia and its friendly People!

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  98. Soo Lian says

    February 1, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Hi, is really a nice article. and i just wondering what camera did you use, is really beautiful

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      February 1, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks! Nikon D3100 but with a little bit of editing 😉

      Reply
      • Soo Lian says

        February 1, 2016 at 12:28 pm

        i thought u using action camera like gopro. coz the pulau tioman pic u take when surfing

        Reply
        • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

          February 1, 2016 at 12:59 pm

          oh yes, I think a few were with my Go pro 🙂

          Reply
          • Soo Lian says

            February 1, 2016 at 3:05 pm

            did you have any post about gopro? coz i thinking to buy a gopro so now doing research

          • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

            February 1, 2016 at 3:13 pm

            Not yet unfortunately. Coming soon!

          • Soo Lian says

            February 1, 2016 at 3:20 pm

            oh sure. will wait for ur update

  99. Vinessmi says

    February 2, 2016 at 6:54 am

    I believe you are being extremely critical and some people find it offending

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  100. JX Chin says

    February 2, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Dear Sir,

    You forgot to put in the fact that Malaysians are so rude. They “Never” say sorry, even when it “is” their fault.

    Also, they call everyone ‘Boss’ like it’s some sort of joke.

    What a “rude” country. Hehehe 😉

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  101. Mack Asif says

    February 2, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Dude I’m from pakistan but i was in Malaysia since 2010 till 2015 and i would say Malaysia is like a Heaven on earth. Well u shouldn’t forget the night life of Kuala Lumpur. Hill stations Such as Berjaya Hills resort, Genting Highland, Fraser Hills, cameron highland and many more. Malaysia is truly Asia 🙂

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  102. Saigon Three says

    February 27, 2016 at 4:04 am

    Love this post and the spectacular pictures. When you mentioned rural my mind went straight to Sabah because I lived in the rural Sabah for a year plus when working in the hospital. Awesome time.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      February 27, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  103. Clarence Snyder says

    March 1, 2016 at 3:31 am

    Well thank goodness I found this page before making plans….. I will admit I have not read the page, but if you have 10 reasons why you hate the place then I’m sure I would find 100s of reasons. Man I hate everything anyway, can you see me in some god forsaken crap hold country? I mean the USA is the best country in the world and I can’t stand most of it now….. maybe if I went to Crapa lumpoo or what ever it’s called I would start seeing all the great things about America like I should. maybe not, more like I would get something and die or eat something and die or touch somebody and die…. Nope not going to happen. Thank you so much again for maybe saving my life.

    Reply
    • Haneh says

      August 26, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Crapa lumpoo hahaha

      Reply
  104. Rafidah Muhamad says

    March 1, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Omg..I think I just cried readin this article. Thank you for making me feel even better living in Malaysia. I wish you ?

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  105. Lydia MacLeod says

    March 3, 2016 at 1:57 am

    Hello! I love all your posts about Malaysia, my husband and I are planning a trip there in May and was wondering the top spots you would suggest to visit? We only have about 2 weeks there before we move on to Thailand so any info would be so appreciated!

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      March 3, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Hey Lydia, thanks for the compliment.

      Try to do Kuala Lumpur / Malacca / Tioman Island and visit the Orang-utans in Sabah or Sarawak if you have the time. That should fill your two weeks up pretty quickly!

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    • Fida Sangdiva Ruzki says

      March 7, 2016 at 8:39 am

      if it is in May, and you care much about squid fishing, head to Terengganu. They have nice islands as well. and Penang is heaven for food, culture and more food.

      Reply
  106. Ting Ting Soon says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:55 am

    Visit http://www.localusher.com for more lesser-known places to visit around Malaysia:)

    Reply
  107. Rebecca Lee says

    March 31, 2016 at 4:13 am

    Sorry, VAUGHAN MCSHANE, one of my guests gave me your website and cancelled their 1 month stay booking as they saw your Heading –10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER VISIT MALAYSIA. They must not read it as only towards the end you said the opposite way — 10 reasons why you absolutely HAVE TO visit Malaysia. But too late they booked Thailand instead of coming over to Penang, the beautiful island of Malaysia.
    Your heading is very misleading as many people are too busy to read on.

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      April 1, 2016 at 11:19 am

      Hi Rebecca, that’s a tragedy if it’s true. Unfortunately they probably didn’t look at the pictures either.

      Reply
  108. NightLight says

    March 31, 2016 at 11:32 am

    I’m a Malaysian(but I’m not a malay) and I totally agree with you. Malaysia is one of the worst countries in the world, I’m ashamed to be a Malaysian. I fucking hate this place >:(

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  109. Bill says

    April 7, 2016 at 7:07 am

    An extremely lame ‘katak di bawah tempurung’ article. Only those locals who have not been overseas to study or travel will agree. Let’s look at each reasons in depth:
    1. Malaysia does have the worst beaches, ever – 80% of the beaches are polluted by frequent rubbish throwing by locals. They basically are littered with rubbish, nasi lemak wrappers, satay sticks, cigarette butts etc. The pics here are taken only and very selective, private beaches that you pay an arm and a leg for.
    2. Malaysians ARE lazy, well at least those that work in the government and civil service I don’t even need to elaborate on this point. You all know who you are
    3. Malaysia has sunsets, nothing to shout about – seriously, sunsets? I would say a war torn Iraq has sunsets..so why should Malaysia be any different.
    4. Same type of argument as 3
    5. There is some culture in Malaysia, but it is lame at best – Look at other cultures that have long been established. Travel to countries like China, India, Britain, Europe, not just Kelantan, Kedah or Klang. Then you will be able to see how malaysia has a very underdeveloped mix of culture that is pretentious
    6. There could be 15 % of Malaysia still covered with some form of forest, but let’s be honest here…the whole freaking country is one large palm estate. Corruption leads to lots of bribed officials. Any tourists that take any major highways can see this.. hello..they just need to land at KLIA and see that palm trees are all over this country
    7. There are some friendlies, but if you show any form of civilised or western culture and mannerism, prepare to be stared at or even violently reprimanded
    8. Coffee culture? This is another case of Syiok Sendiri Malaysian thinking. Sorry, our mamak coffee, ipoh or kopi o is probably only for lower classed people. We pretend to drink starbuck and then say we have an awesome coffee culture. And for anything resembling the great coffees you find in Singapore or Thailand…prepare again to pay alot. Because everything will have to be imported
    9. Any stupid idiot can pay foreigners to build a stupid tower. Plus it is so terribly maintained and full of middle eastern ppl nowadays, it is a sorry sight indeed.
    10. You can enjoy outdoors, but please don’t bring your dog, or wear anything below the knee or with arms exposed. You can be chastised by Malays as being overly sexy and seducing their men to commit rape.

    Malaysia is and forever will be, a 3rd world country.

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    • Nash19 says

      June 17, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      we always happy for a person like you moved out from Malaysia..I truly believe people like you have been isolated and even chase away from Malaysia (just like Alvin Tan..or may be you are even Alvin Tan..for me a judgmental people like you won’t feel happy anywhere..or else, suppose u r chinese, only selective regions(s) you should stay for a living..(like USA-california, or may be singapore@ any coutries’ chinatown)..so sad. .:D:D:D

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  110. sayonara lily says

    April 22, 2016 at 11:34 am

    U write bad things about malaysia because u cannot being naked freely in our country. Although we are of different religions and cultures, nobody here respect naked people in public. Then liquor price is high. Prostitution is ransack in KL and many other towns except in penang for the state is ruled by DAP who promotes LGBT. When u cannot do blow job or fuck in public places, u hv gone out of control, being so stressful so u write bad things about malaysia

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    • Haneh says

      August 26, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      What are you talking about? Baca ke tak artikel ni? Tajuk dia je camtu tapi gambar dan ayat2 dia semua puji Malaysia. Macamana pulak tiba2 cakap pasal being naked and also keluar bab politik?
      Blog ni hanya post pasal travel sahaja, takde benda2 lain.
      Baru baca tajuk je dah komen camtu. Anyway dia pun dah kawin, bini dia ada sekali so he doesn’t need prostitute or whatever shit you wrote on your comment.
      Embarrassing comment tau tak.

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  111. Jaina says

    April 29, 2016 at 3:40 am

    Thank you for sharing great pictures and having visited Mersing a few times, I couldn’t agree more… and now into my fifth year in Melaka … loving it 🙂 and I am a proud Malaysia! <3

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 3, 2016 at 9:19 am

      AWESOME!

      Reply
  112. Sarah says

    May 11, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Well wait to you see my adventure my stepdad lives there and he knows how Malaysia is like.

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  113. Dinesh Thangaveloo says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:09 am

    This is the worst article ever i came across. 😉

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    • Dania Isham says

      December 21, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      why?

      Reply
  114. Yeop Azman says

    May 25, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    I clicked on this because of the title. I remember when Malaysia and Malaysians were warmer people. Now they are segregated Malay, Indian and Chinese who talk to each other behind their backs (I’m Malay. I have to listen to it). Everybody cheats everybody else. Malays ARE lazy and used “Islam” connections to get a job, then rip us off.

    I also remembered how pretty it was to snorkel near coral and watch all the fishes. I remember when sea turtles would come to our beaches and we would steal a few eggs to have that once a year turtle egg breakfast. None of that anymore. If you jump in near Pangkor, you’re going to feel the oil on your skin and the coral is dead.

    Nothing but trash comes to the shores of Teluk Intan. Since government lowered taxation on cars to promote people driving, there’s TONS of traffic now versus everybody being on 70 cc bikes that didn’t even leave a foot print. I LOVE how proud Malays are of their rainforest that they relocate aborigines to create a park where they now run rallies in. Seriously? 4×4 rallies?!??!

    Want more reasons why this country and most of the Asian countries don’t think in the 21st century? Seriously. There is sunlight ALL the time. It’s near the equator so there are also eddy currents. Then it’s an peninsula with many natural rivers… WHY do you still burn coal? How does 24 million people produce so much trash.

    That said, tell your f* ing kids to stop throwing trash on the streets!!!

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  115. Khairuddin Nordin says

    May 26, 2016 at 5:34 am

    WTH dude!!! Ha ha! You got me. I was so pissed reading the blog until I saw these brilliant photos you posted and ‘wildly sarcastic’ paragraph. Glad U enjoyed Malaysia 😀

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      May 26, 2016 at 7:38 am

      Hahaha! Thank you brother!

      Reply
  116. Bernard says

    June 12, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    Great that you enjoyed your stay here.

    Wonder if the blacks or bangladeshis or Filipinos who visit this country have the same experience ?

    I truly wonder;)

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  117. Nash19 says

    June 17, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Since you was in Johor, i believe you should be familiar with desaru beach am i right?..also before you’d be hiking Kinabalu or Tahan, you may test your courage at the legendary Mount Ledang too, also in Johor..It is not that easy as well..Plus the most southern tip of mainland Asia also located in Pontian Johor, which is Tanjung Piai- recognzed by UNESCO..supposed u love an open water swimming, you are invited to join our annually swimathon event..the most recommended one is called Kapas-Marang International Swimathon in Terengganu 6.5km..it is fun..A lot of expatriates having fun in Pulau Kapas while u may even linger in bikini there with ur wife..cheers..;)

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  118. Jo says

    June 20, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Actually….sorry to rain on your parade but I DO hate Malaysia. There’s so much racism here, massive disrespect for the environment and, apart from a few kind souls, pretty damn unfriendly. I’ve lived and worked in 6 previous countries (four of them developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Central Asia) and am currently working here. I’ve had some tough times in the other places I’ve lived but there’s also been lots to love. Not here – sorry. Coming to Malaysia has been the biggest mistake I’ve made professionally and personally. I can’t wait to leave…& I’m being serious!

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      June 20, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      You’ve brought up some massively valid points Jo. I think every country has it’s issues, we have also lived and worked in a number of countries and found issues with all of them and we also come from South Africa, again, filled with it’s own issues. The purpose here was just to highlight some of the better parts we experienced. We didn’t make many friends in Malaysia, but the ones we did were golden. And the same applies with many other things. Enjoy your next country and hopefully it’s better suited to you. Have a great day.

      Reply
  119. Mawar Imani says

    June 25, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    For scuba divers you can explore Sabahan Beaches! Promised you wont be dissappointed!

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  120. Ricky Asmadi says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Want to visit asia? Visit our blog for reference.. http://www.asianscenery.com..

    Reply
  121. Jairul Diego says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Because u are only focusing there at the peninsula.. u didnt even visit sabah or sarawak at the first place.. eg mount minabalu, sarawak cave, etc.. Travelling is always fun and will be even more fun when travellingin groups or friends.. 🙂

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  122. Tadaaa says

    July 6, 2016 at 10:48 am

    thank god i read till the end,i was about to kill you with pony toy 😉 but it just a joke huhuh

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  123. Leo says

    July 13, 2016 at 7:57 am

    Lolol! Good one folks!

    Reply
  124. Johnny Rodriguez says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Thank you VAUGHAN! I am from Philippines and I have an incoming work at Malaysia and this post helps me know what to expect.

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  125. niza79 says

    July 15, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    You are absolutely right?????? only malaysian understand how it feels, it just nice to see from the outside but when you dig in huh????? i dont know what to say, not all but many if them so unfriendly?

    Reply
  126. Fish Kit Yee says

    July 16, 2016 at 7:55 am

    You should have a holidays in Perak. Because here hav nothing except the world’s worst food and some caves, and also famous with ugly ladies…. =)

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:16 am

      I’ll have to come and see! 🙂

      Reply
  127. Susana Zhen says

    July 16, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Loved the sarcasm on your article. I’ll actually be visiting next week, can’t wait! 🙂 Amazing pictures btw, may i ask which camera(s) you use?

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      July 17, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Thank you Susana! Most of these were with our very old Nikon D3100 🙂

      Reply
  128. Amanda says

    August 2, 2016 at 3:04 am

    My flight to Malaysia leaves in 21 days, woo! Your photos are beautiful, I can’t wait to see it for myself!

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  129. Danial says

    August 30, 2016 at 5:20 am

    Yo. Tasik means lake so Lake Tasik Biru is sorta unnecessary. “Lake Biru” perhaps? But share both the good along with the bad. I believe nothing on earth is entirely good or entirely bad. Filling the mind with the good does not help us Malaysians improve ourselves. I have a feeling most of my fellow Malaysians prefer to be lulled into a sense theres nothing wrong with our country, but to me that is stupid. Say a bad thing about Malaysia that is undeniably true and you might get showered with negative comments. Such is life

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      December 23, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks Danial, I know what you mean. But most people don’t speak Bahasa and they don’t know that 🙂

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  130. ananda says

    October 8, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    Yes Malaysia has certainly few things maybe Borneo which so different from mainland and people would love to be separated couple of islands and that’s all. KL horrible city disorder, pollution haze to mention few. There are so many beaitiful places in the world. Not even the international aiport such horrible place disorganized Sad never seen before. I lived there for a while. So I know. Singapore much better. But I must say Malaysian people very friendly. That is a charateristic of Asian people. Who works more Myanmar emigrants Nepal Filipinos Ciao

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  131. ananda says

    October 8, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    food is good but very unhealthy full of fat bad oil etc. Once on a while very good to try. Beaches near Kuantan destroyed by pollutant of mines because no system in this country.

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  132. ananda says

    October 8, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    India with awsome and friendly people, strong culture, and positive vibes, being in KL was a pain.

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  133. ananda says

    October 8, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    https://facetothewind.wordpress.com/2015/01/26/kuala-lumpur-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/

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  134. Hailey Xandra says

    October 10, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Hello miss whatever… if you have nothing nice to say… it is better to shut your mouth! come on! this is useless website and it is not even a positive! Malaysia is wonderful! yeah we may have some weakness… not all of the country is perfect! at Malaysia we got lots of foods that not even exist at other country… Malaysian UNFRIENDLY?! Oh My God! maybe you don’t know the rest of them very well!… there is lots outdoor activity you can do! why? don’t you have an idea? finally, yup! for your information malaysian people are LAZY? you don’t even know how they work hard at some places! duh, you don’t even know Malaysia well!???

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    • Dania Isham says

      December 21, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      why are you hating on someone who loved Malaysia?

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      • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

        December 23, 2016 at 12:56 pm

        Exactly. Just lazy to read 😉

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  135. Truthsayer says

    October 14, 2016 at 6:49 am

    Malaysia is okay to visit as long as you don’t speak or meet any native malay monkeys and only visit Chinese owned businesses and talk to the Chinese. Which is actually quite possible to do since most of the businesses are Chinese owned.

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  136. Heather says

    October 24, 2016 at 5:22 am

    Malaysia is one of my favorite countries. Your pictures don’t lie. It is stunningly beautiful.

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  137. Prasad Nambiar says

    October 30, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Hey stop being a viral dick. Retitle it. In fact, if you would have highlighted the political scene on the other hand, hats off…. But you didn’t so thanks for showing how earth looks like at this corner you pampered punk

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  138. Prasad Nambiar says

    October 31, 2016 at 4:16 am

    Sorry. Wildly sarcastic ? Lol.?

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  139. Elis says

    November 1, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    This is the worst article i’ve ever read. So you judge the sunset and sunrise? How stupid and repulsive attitude. Why would you even judge that? Never compare countries. You should learn the way people there see things and communicate. How do you expect people to be friendly if you, yourself didn’t even try to speak their language even basic Malay would make them feel appreciated. You should embrace their culture and respect it. You cant make a conclusion by saying that they dont have a culture when they clearly do. Please do a research before you say things and make a fool of yourself. This is the most disrepectful article i’ve ever read. TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER VISITED MALAYSIA, PLEASE VISIT THE COUNTRY AND UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURE BEFORE YOU MAKE SUCH STUPID CONCLUSION BY READING THIS STUPID ARTICLE.

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    • Dania Isham says

      December 21, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      You are the fool lmao

      Reply
    • Dania Isham says

      December 21, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      Didn’t you read everything

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      • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

        December 23, 2016 at 12:55 pm

        Dania you are the best 🙂

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  140. Roshan Kumar Bhattarai says

    November 7, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Hello, I frequently read your articles and got many valuable informations before I decided to study in Malaysia. I went to Asian Study Centre for admissions. Your heading made me stunned for a while as I had already paid my fees to study in Malaysia. However after reading your article, I became more excited to visit Malaysia. And now, I am in Malaysia; exploring it’s beauty, culture and yes… the evening coffee with my girlfriend! 😛 😀

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  141. Jesse says

    November 13, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    You got me there! I was upset at the title and was about to leave a nasty comment.. but luckily I read to the end! Glad you like Malaysia and hope to read more about it in your articles. 🙂

    Reply
  142. Hai..... says

    November 20, 2016 at 4:44 am

    Lol….. I love your sarcastic article… Good to hear that both of you really enjoyed Malaysia 😀

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  143. Danisha says

    November 22, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    At the first i thought like “what the heck?!That’s so cruel,dude.Our country are so not like that.Look at this beautiful picture.It’s all was taken in Malaysia.Have this guys going nuts already?!”.But then I realized that our I think that ours “Malaysia’s” is better than the other tho.I scroll down a little bit more and guess what I found you said”The title should probably read:10 reasons why you absolutely HAVE TO visit Malaysia.”Owww…thanks you guys..come and visit us again.If you have time come and visit me at Johor.My house just near the Johor Premium Outlets,kulaijaya,johor.Or you can come to the Legoland Malaysia,Hello Kittyland,Angry Bird theme park and ect.All of that was from Johor.Lastly, I want to say thank you and sorry if I,you know like kinda rude.and sorry if my english is bad.I will work harder.Ok byu byu.~~~~~(???)/

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      November 23, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      My pleasure Danisha! We get this reaction a lot and some people don’t finish reading and think that I hate Malaysia because the title is very sarcastic. So we get lots of “hate mail.” Thank you for taking the time to read to the end and for you lovely words 😉

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  144. Farhana says

    November 27, 2016 at 4:04 am

    LOL. At first, I was a bit confused. But at the end, yeah. I get you. You should try to go to Redang or Tenggol.

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  145. ria adam says

    November 30, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    Such a nice and informative blog.
    School trips

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  146. Khamed says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    Hey Vaughan, if you like beaches, go to California, If you like sunsets, go to Keelung Taiwan, if you like somewhere with trees then go to Pahang national park, Lastly, if you like coffees then go to somewhere like Italy. Malaysia is for food, Paddy scenes, and culture which you are wrong because we have culture that is over 1500 years. starting from our Orang Asli and Srivijaya.

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  147. David Moore says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:47 am

    Well I was there for only 14 days. The Malaysians who were in retail stores are the most unhappy and unhelpful people I have ever experienced. I got ripped off 3 times by locals, never happened to me before. In Kuala Lumpur you can’t walk around very easily from area to area, there are no sidewalks. The beaches are no different than other ocean beaches. Overall, I didn’t find many people that friendly compared to other Asian countries. So for now, it is the worst Asian country I have visited.

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    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      January 4, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Well I can’t agree with this. Malaysia is definitely not the worst Asian country. We lived there and while we got to know it pretty well, we found that it has far more positives than negatives. And as for the beaches….did you get to the islands?

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  148. mazlina says

    December 30, 2016 at 5:58 am

    i’m malaysian getting ideas on where to go from a foreigners perspective, some places where i’ve never even heard of..write more! love ur article..

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  149. puellaqueride says

    January 15, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    Hahaha u got me

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  150. Umaru says

    January 16, 2017 at 4:36 pm

    lol

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  151. RSupertheGreat says

    January 26, 2017 at 10:19 am

    Even I live in Malaysia, this place looks amazing. I love the variety and histories. It’s been a few years I live.
    I’ll respect your opinion.

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  152. John Asap says

    February 19, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    Y is he so stupid …i cannot believe what i just read u dont like malaysia dont come again lah …. such a looser

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    • Lin Jun Lee says

      May 14, 2017 at 2:11 am

      It’s called sacarsm, read the whole post

      Reply
  153. Edward Kay says

    March 6, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    By the 4th picture, you’ll know this blogger has tried his best at taking pictures to show some beauties of the country. He is right at the unfriendly part as some idiots can’t figure it out, don’t bother reading the last part, nor other’s comments. Well Vaughan, may we present you our protected species, the Pig-tailed Macaques.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      March 8, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Edward 🙂

      Reply
  154. Chris Ii says

    March 9, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    good attention grabber

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      March 10, 2017 at 9:06 am

      😉

      Reply
  155. Sydney says

    March 11, 2017 at 2:02 am

    omggg hahaha love these and all the comments also the ppl who dont get sarcasm XDXD

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      March 11, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      Thank you! Hahahaha

      Reply
  156. Oliver says

    March 12, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    Love the cheekiness in this post!! If anyone’s interested in learning what a local (aka myself) thinks being Malaysian means, I just wrote a post on my men’s lifestyle blog : http://suedeandsymphony.com/2017/03/12/being-malaysian/

    Oliver x

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  157. Joe Rabbit says

    March 14, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Vaughan Mac, your article is just full of shit dude…… If you that desperate and stress why you lived that long idiot. I’m not a Malaysian and I find Malaysia totally the opposite of every single things you mentioned……. no Food oh comeone, culture ohhhhh please man you killing me, people unfriendly what hahaha, sunset and beaches lol you must be a blind, I’m not going to write what Malaysia have I’m sure people know and had there beautiful experience in that country same as me. Last thing I add what is the matter of the old man under (Malaysian people are lazy). No point to I make a point in here you are just maybe the dumbest person ever. Probably from a jealous knowing country…… Anyway sorry my English is bad cause I’m French educated. idiot

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      March 14, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      You said your English is bad so:
      1) Google “Define Sarcasm”
      2) Read until end of article.

      Reply
  158. Ggd07 says

    March 22, 2017 at 10:43 am

    Wow!. Articles are now Sarcasm. Great job, you are so smart.

    Don’t forget 11:

    You can get killed by a Machete.

    Oh wait, that is not sarcasm.

    Internet Journalism! Where every wacko can open up a website and type in bullshit.

    Reply
  159. Cik Ct says

    March 28, 2017 at 8:07 am

    Love your article. 🙂

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      March 28, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
      • Cik Ct says

        March 28, 2017 at 3:19 pm

        Come to Kelantan. Would love to give a free tour for you!

        Reply
        • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

          March 29, 2017 at 10:33 am

          Thank you! I can’t believe we never visited Kelantan – but maybe for the next time we visit 🙂

          Reply
  160. Chishiki_96 says

    March 30, 2017 at 9:00 am

    Hello! If you haven’t go to the Borneo part of Malaysia, I suggest you don’t ever go there. It’s really ugly there, no culture, no nature, people are too harsh! 😉 The nature there is 10x ugly compared to the ones in Peninsular Malaysia. </3

    Reply
  161. Azim Sahari says

    April 5, 2017 at 4:18 am

    Hahaha. I love this post. Sarcasm at its best 🙂 thanks Vaughan McShane.

    Reply
  162. Joleyn Chin says

    April 5, 2017 at 10:50 am

    HAHA, I chanced upon this while researching and this is brilliant. You got me there. As a fellow Malaysian, thank you for an amazing ‘lousy’ review on Malaysia. Great stuff Vaughan. Hehe

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      April 5, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      Lol! Glad you enjoyed it mate!

      Reply
  163. Sameera Lyra says

    April 10, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Malaysia is a nice place to visit and if you do not get food anywhere to eat then Order Online. Simple !!

    Reply
  164. Jenny says

    April 11, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    This is the worst article I have read in my whole entire life. U stupid. A lot of people want to come to Malaysia because our people is very friendly & becaiae of out food. & kau bodoh ke ape,aq rse kau yg reti nk amik gmbr sunset & sunrise lpas tu nk kutuk ciptaan Tuhan. Lpas tu suke2 nk kte orng Malaysia malas,pala bana kau. x kira brape baik nye 1 negara tu,msti la wujud nya orng malas,pantai kotor & so on. Kau je yg x suke. Klau x suke bleh bela la dri Malaysia,jngn suke2 nk tulis benda x elok ttng Malaysia la. Bodoh.

    Reply
    • Lin Jun Lee says

      May 14, 2017 at 2:09 am

      Sacarsm u xtau ah?

      Reply
  165. Cliff Harald says

    April 11, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    Dude… Wow…. You’re brave to use such an abundance of sarcasm on the internet. Too many people don’t understand it, I try to avoid it, I hate the drama that tends to ensue, lol.

    Reply
  166. Christopher Chong says

    April 21, 2017 at 11:26 am

    Do you agree? seems contradicting. pictures posted all so beautiful but you say is an ugly country? first reaction reading the title of course we get piss angry as a malaysian but read again and looking at the photos, the mind say otherwise. I didnt know that malaysia still got so many nice spot around. anyway culture or not, you have never even mix with the chinese malay and indian or our orang asli, how you know we dont have our culture? go ask any of these malaysian out there, we can tell stories for days. No coffee culture, alright. I must admit, I do not know what is coffee culture. despite of that, we MALAYSIAN still love coffee. be it kopi kau, kopi O, kopi susu, cham, kopi ping, you name it, we have it. what else to say, so many things good but then again, we also have our downside but definitely is not what you have mentioned. if you dont know you just need to ask, dont fantasize yourself.

    Reply
    • Vaughan @ The Travel Manuel says

      April 21, 2017 at 11:25 pm

      Just a little sarcasm. I love Malaysia 🙂

      Reply
  167. iRobloxpvpro xx says

    May 10, 2017 at 10:57 am

    Great. I came here to find 10 reasons to not visit Malaysia since I already saw 10 reasons to visit Malaysia on another article and now I have 20 reasons to visit Malaysia. You fucking clickbaiting moron. I was trying to find the pros and cons of Malaysia yet all you gave me is a false title. Dumbass

    Reply
  168. Lin Jun Lee says

    May 14, 2017 at 2:17 am

    I think the next time you do a sacarstic article about Malaysia, you should put double quote marks around it like 10 reasons why you should “never”… cause some Malaysians still don’t get the concept or sacarsm and seeing the title, get triggered and go straight to the comments and start being keyboard warriors.

    Thanks for giving me 10 more reasons to love my own country 🙂

    Reply
  169. mindsasone says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:08 pm

    Malaysia: Higher anti-antisemitism rate than Iran. Than IRAN!. Malaysia refused to host FIFA because an Israeli delegation was included (http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/216665). Malaysia doesn’t allow it’s citizens to visit Israel, and refuses any Israeli entry. Let’s not get all misty eyed and imagine Malaysia as a wonderful, beautiful gemstone of peace and humanity.

    Reply
  170. Ingmar beldman says

    May 29, 2017 at 4:11 am

    Hahahahaha…….. Yeah, well, i am 10 days in KL now and i litteraly go crazy of boredom. Im an extremist and hate multi-culti. Well, all these cultures mingling here, its discusting! I have to turn my head all the time. And indeed the lazyness of the Malay is only surpassed by their distrust; they bring the coffee to your seat in CBTL and you know why?? just to know where you are so they can watch you not leaving without paying!! Horrible!!
    Its Ramadan here and now its even worse with their legendary lack of good food. All shops closed, no food, yesterday i was eating my last apple on the street and police was holding me. You know why?? They took my apple!
    So now i plan to return to my own hometown Amsterdam, where everyone on the street is friendly, helpful, kind. Waiters treat you like a king and the busdriver says goodmorning to you Cant wait:-))))

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  171. Time to grow up. Old enough says

    June 15, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    Time to grow up, start a real family with kids dude,u both r old enough. Dont make a kid take care of a grandpa which is his daddy. Play around is good, but irresponsible. Malaysia is greatly overrated, u just haven stay long enough and look at everything deeper like me for 10 years. Am so glad my company transfer me back to USA. Yep the aboriginals here is super lazy, loud, and unreasonable when u r the boss u will know. Dont go alone at night especially female, thief and motorcycle gangs is everywhere.

    Reply
  172. EAGLE2o17 says

    July 7, 2017 at 7:24 am

    first of all
    malaysia’s internet is fucked up
    and here is as hot as fuck
    i live in malaysia and kuala lumpur is the worst place ive ever been

    Reply
    • Dedsec Member says

      July 17, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Oh really,the worst place you’ve ever been.

      Reply
  173. Pandapandapanda says

    July 8, 2017 at 10:10 am

    Hoe, I am a proud Malaysian and you dare lie to the whole world about your stupid ass travel to Malaysia? Not all people here are economically rich where you’re from, and if you got a problem with experiencing the true beauty of Malaysia just stfu I hate you already. There are NICE people there but your behavior is fucked up. In one of your photos you said that there’s an unhappy scene of a woman swimming. Well guess what? SHE WAS SMILING. YOU BLIND OR SOMETHING SMH :’) lmao you make me laugh.

    Reply
  174. Che Agil says

    July 12, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Msia only have one island, that tioman. One of the most beautiful island perhentian island, is in vietnam and the biggest man made lake, tasik kenyir, abt the size of singapore is in Singapore itself. Strange!!!

    Reply
  175. Dedsec Member says

    July 17, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    Sounds like something a synth would say.

    Reply
  176. Ella Jones says

    July 22, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    I love the sarcasm-this was great but I wish there were some actual serious posts on why you shouldn’t go to Malaysia

    Reply
  177. Micheal says

    July 27, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    Actually I don’t think every Malaysian is friendly, I mean some of them are like no manners. I went to Malaysia last 3 months for my vacation and lived there for a sentence. I remember the time that I’m cycling in one park, and lost my control. My bike nearly crashed into one Indian guy and luckily I braked just in time. I was so sorry as I apologised to him but the most disappointing thing is he replied: ‘Hey! Look your way, stupid!’. I’m so angry with the ‘stupid’ word he said. That’s why I kinda don’t like it. But I’m still quite satisfied with Malaysia because of its food, places and more.

    Reply
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    August 5, 2017 at 1:03 pm

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  179. Front Line says

    August 10, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    I’m about to throw my phone and swear thank god i read the whole article
    The clickbait works tho. Thank you for the beautiful review and the pics are so amazing!!!!!

    Reply
  180. Stan Lee Cheow Hee says

    August 19, 2017 at 3:29 am

    Aiyo. People here do not read and cannot understand sarcasm and tends to take headlines seriously. But it looks like you are having a great time.

    Reply
  181. Chan Kok Keong says

    August 19, 2017 at 3:48 am

    Ha ha ha ha…. must read lah!
    #must read

    Reply
  182. Magima Raj Pragasam says

    August 19, 2017 at 5:35 am

    If you are into health and wellness, visit Enchanting Penang, Malaysia and experience Integrative Medicine & Wellness Beauty. To know more go to http://www.rajzi.com/medical/health-wellness/

    Reply
  183. Danny says

    August 19, 2017 at 10:46 pm

    Excellent blog!!!
    Thanks for posting this! 🙂

    Currently doing my research…
    upcoming Malaysia trip…my first time…Kuala Terengganu, Melaka, Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur…and a side trip to Klang for their excellent bak kut teh.

    Reply
  184. somedoofus says

    August 24, 2017 at 1:19 am

    I went to Kuala Lumpur on a work-related trip in 2004. I went in with a blank slate, trying to like the place and be respectful to everyone. The Malaysians seem to like white people while disliking other Asians. They were nice to my white Australian co-worker, and eagerly went along with his condescending banter, but the same people treated me like they wanted to kill me. Maybe they thought I was a sex tourist–I wasn’t. After work I always went straight to my hotel room in exhaustion, and I didn’t find the women attractive in appearance, personality, or attire (drab unfashionable clothes, headscarves). Meanwhile the men, regardless of age or social status, seemed like vain, arrogant, shallow peacocks. For most of my visit I felt like my life was in danger, I wouldn’t be surprised if they were feeding off my fear and suffering. The overall level of consciousness seemed criminal, corrupt, sullen, backwards, devilish, and animalistic.

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  185. andy dude says

    August 25, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Malayaisans are generally unfriendly, places are not interesting, but food is quiet okay

    Have you visited belum rainforest?

    Reply
  186. Unknown says

    August 30, 2017 at 1:53 am

    This offended me a to. That was YOUR personal experience and I am Malaysian so this offended me a ton. My country is a great place to visit. And people PROBABLY were unfriendly because you’re a rude person. And plus, who DOESN’T want a clear beach. Plus, you must have pretty high standards because my country just doesn’t have what you call I believe Dunking Donuts but coffee here is good. Oh, and the sunset and rises here are absolutely BEAUTIFUL.

    Reply
  187. Dr.Autsim Tenant says

    September 6, 2017 at 6:54 am

    You putting so much sarcasm is as equivalent as the other article writer that gives out reason why X is bad, terrible, not to visit, etc is pathetic. You gave me and yourself major autism.

    Reply
  188. Dr.Autsim Tenant says

    September 6, 2017 at 6:55 am

    P.s. Malaysia is garbage and my son was rapped and kill over there. So enough with the propaganda.

    Reply
  189. Dr.Autsim Tenant says

    September 6, 2017 at 6:56 am

    …and English wasn’t my first language too

    Reply
  190. Vanessa says

    October 10, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I love your satire version on inciting people to visit Malaysia. It is true that people have a rather restricted idea of Malaysia through the media but Malaysia is so much more than what the media portray it to be. It is definitely worth the detour. It is such a rich country, in terms of culture and its people, that blogs, reviews, articles are not enough to describe it all, one needs to experience it. Moreover, as others mentioned it, the food is marvelous there. I come from a country where we have a multitude of types of food and cuisine. Though I have to admit that it does not bet the food and the beaches in my country, it is very different from mine. The Chinatown food stalls where all the chairs and tables are out, like a Fancy Fair, that you do not even know which tables are for which restaurants, is just astonishing. And to forget the price, the price for the food is awesomely cheap for all that you can eat. Malaysia is definitely a value for money country! Among all the articles and blogs on Malaysia, this one deserves an award.

    Reply
  191. Wander in Malay says

    October 13, 2017 at 8:25 am

    I love your satire version on inciting people to visit Malaysia. It is true that people have a rather restricted idea of Malaysia through the media but Malaysia is so much more than what the media portray it to be. It is definitely worth the detour. It is such a rich country, in terms of culture and its people, that blogs, reviews, articles are not enough to describe it all, one needs to experience it. Moreover, as others mentioned it, the food is marvelous there. I come from a country where we have a multitude of types of food and cuisine. Though I have to admit that it does not bet the food and the beaches in my country, it is very different from mine. The Chinatown food stalls where all the chairs and tables are out, like a Fancy Fair, that you do not even know which tables are for which restaurants, is just astonishing. And to forget the price, the price for the food is awesomely cheap for all that you can eat. Malaysia is definitely a value for money country! Among all the articles and blogs on Malaysia, this one deserves an award.

    Reply
  192. Nick says

    November 13, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    I’m from Melaka and I’ll recommend you to never return. The weather is so hot is it forever summer.
    *This comment is hilariously sarcastic for Europeans(you), but very offensive for locals(us) because we have always wanted to experience Autumn and Winter.

    Reply
  193. do_japan says

    November 16, 2017 at 1:53 pm

    Thanks, after considering many places and searching for “country X sucks” to talk myself out of it, sounds like Malaysia is the place for me.

    Reply
  194. Unknown says

    December 3, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Tf is this. It’s not like your country is 10 times better

    Reply
  195. Malaysian says

    December 4, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    thank you for praising our country

    Reply
  196. Izadora Aziz says

    December 7, 2017 at 11:08 am

    OMG!!…i was browsing through searching for a holiday trip overseas till i saw ur blog…felt angry by the first sentences but with the beautiful pic but the sarcasm felt something not right here..till i read it till the end…gosh!! Mr. Vaughan Mcshane !! U naughty Boy!!!….hahahhaa…loved it!! u almost get meee…anyway hope u have a blast time in Malaysia…take care and thank you for this articles…now gonna browse through holidays in my own beautiful land…

    Reply
  197. Aleesya Halira says

    December 9, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    Well you are rude

    Reply
  198. Frank Jacob says

    December 14, 2017 at 11:43 am

    please don’t come here if your a refuge or to come and work in 3rd class occupations we will treat you like shit/beat you up. Go sum where else like Thailand or Singapore fyi-they pay you all better, want direction if you accidentally reach bolehland? for Thailand go north till no cant understand the language and for Singapore go south until there is no more land.

    Reply
  199. Mariya Carrental says

    December 22, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    Really nice photos!
    i want go there

    Reply
  200. Mahdi Khorsand says

    December 28, 2017 at 9:25 am

    Ive been forced to live in malaysia for 7 years this country is bullshit people , please dont travel they will disrespect you and rob your money, they worship to money thats it, weather is shit, culture is shit and everywhere is dirty as hell , honestly the most hated region ive been in my lifetime is Malaysia and the people are far from humanity.

    Reply
  201. Shazana O says

    January 23, 2018 at 6:24 am

    Another reasons for me to appreciate Malaysia moreeee. Thank you for the write up, even though im about to get mad when i read the tittle. nice one. you got me. lol

    Reply
  202. Razali Abdul Rahim says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:26 am

    Should be 11 reasons… FOOD!

    Reply
  203. Wanderlust says

    January 23, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    You should go to Langkawi Island! Very recommended.

    Reply
  204. Aufi ? says

    January 23, 2018 at 1:52 pm

    Awww… Really love this post. Malaysia is such a gem ?

    Reply
  205. I am says

    January 23, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    You gotta visit terengganu ?

    Reply
  206. Belle says

    January 24, 2018 at 2:56 am

    I dont know man, if you really think you have visited all over place around Malaysia, and you claimed Malaysia is an awful place to visit, clearly you are wrong. Every state, every country, every city, they have their own colour, culture and its own uniqueness. You are totally wrong by saying Malaysian ppls are lazy bcs we are not. Fresh graduate have to survive in a big city, earn money by doing Grab service, an old man has to pull a trolley full of boxes bcs thts the only way he want to maintain his family. Not everyone is born with money like you dude. In fact, job opportunities in Malaysia are very very very less. Most ppl who hold a degree cant get professional job. Dont say such thing like “oh man Malaysian people so lazy” bcs its clearly wrong.

    And abt the sunset/sunrise, have you been to Kundasang, Sabah or Pulau Redang, Terengganu or Padang Besar, Perlis? I heard the sun is prettier there. Dont forget abt Malaysian food too!

    Above all, dont come out with this red herring statement if you dont like Malaysia. Keep it personal.

    Thank you and have a nice day.

    Reply
  207. BoRaRaaa says

    January 24, 2018 at 3:16 am

    It was 3 years ago? And i just read it now? Youre a brilliant!! Tq for promoting our country ?

    Reply
  208. Ameerah says

    January 24, 2018 at 3:18 am

    Aku mula mula rasa cam nak hepuk mat saleh ni tapi at the end of his post , HAHAHAHAHA ADO NAK SARCASTIC SANGAT PEHAL . KK

    Reply
  209. kataks says

    January 24, 2018 at 8:53 am

    The only good thing about Malaysia is we have so many ‘healthy’ foods. haha
    *ifyougetwhatimean

    Reply
  210. qaseh dalia says

    January 24, 2018 at 9:55 am

    Awhhhh so sweet .. ?

    Reply
  211. Antonio00 says

    February 3, 2018 at 7:40 am

    I also spent a really good time there with my mates during my last summer holidays. We all had huge fun there through different activities and came back with great memories. In my point of view it is a perfect destination for all kind of visitors.

    Reply
  212. prashant says

    February 6, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    Lol you mentioned many reasons not to visit Malaysia. I think everywhere you will find many reasons.

    Reply

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